vigorous struggle
1struggle — struggler, n. strugglingly, adv. /strug euhl/, v., struggled, struggling, n. v.i. 1. to contend with an adversary or opposing force. 2. to contend resolutely with a task, problem, etc.; strive: to struggle for existence. 3. to advance with… …
2History of Sparta — This article covers the history of Sparta from its founding to the present, concentrating primarily on the Spartan state during the height of its power from the 6th to the 4th century BCE.The LegendTradition relates that Sparta was founded by its …
3fight — verb (past and past participle fought) 1》 take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons. ↘engage in (a war or contest). ↘quarrel or argue. ↘(fight someone/thing off) defend oneself against an attack by someone or …
4Conflict theory — Sociology …
5Walter VI of Brienne — (neè: Gaulterio de Candia, VI Comte de Brienne, c. 1304 ndash; 19 September 1356) was Count of Brienne, Conversano, and Lecce, and titular Duke of Athens. Walter was the son of Walter V, Duke of Athens, and Jeanne de Chatillon (d. 1354), the… …
6scrimmage — scrimmager, n. /skrim ij/, n., v., scrimmaged, scrimmaging. n. 1. a rough or vigorous struggle. 2. Football. a. the action that takes place between the teams from the moment the ball is snapped until it is declared dead. Cf. line of scrimmage. b …
7Fleury, André-Hercule de — born June 22, 1653, Lodève, France died Jan. 29, 1743, Paris French cardinal and chief minister of Louis XV (1726–43). A priest, he was made almoner (distributor of alms) for Louis XIV. In 1715 he was appointed tutor for the future Louis XV, who… …
8tussle — noun a vigorous struggle or scuffle. verb engage in a tussle. Origin ME: perh. a dimin. of dialect touse handle roughly (see tousle) …
9scrimmage — scrim•mage [[t]ˈskrɪm ɪdʒ[/t]] n. v. maged, mag•ing 1) a rough or vigorous struggle 2) spo Football. a) the action from the snap of the ball to the end of the play Compare line of scrimmage b) a practice session or informal game, as that played… …
10scrimmage — /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ / (say skrimij) noun 1. a rough or vigorous struggle. 2. Australian Rules, Rugby Football, Soccer the action of a number of players struggling for the ball in no set pattern of play. 3. American Football the action between contesting… …
